A+ U 653 Nordic Waterscape

a+u’s February issue reflects on the point of connection between water, architecture, and people. Drawn from 6 Nordic countries, 19 projects explore diverse agendas, from the rehab of industrial ports into urban centers to questions of accessibility into bodies of water.

Projects such as Lonna Sauna and Bademaschinen evoke historical bathing and sauna, while urban developments such as Nordhavn take on climate change and rising sea levels. With a focus on the Nordic region, the issue highlights strategies for maintaining – and enhancing – our relationship to the natural environment. (a+u).  A survey of many wonderful examples by the best design firms in Scandinavia,